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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,544.67, 6,271.11 and 2,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,544.67, 6,271.11 and 2,555.12 is: 3,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,544.67 : 6,271.11 = 2,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,544.67/6,271.11 = 2,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,544.67x = 6,271.11 × 2,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,544.67x = 16,023,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023,407.23/4,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.76

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